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September 11, 2014November 1, 2019

Jaguar XE World Premier At London’s Earls Court

The Jaguar XE has been revealed to the world at an event held at Earl’s Court, London.

A true driver’s car, the Jaguar XE redefines the concept of the sports sedan thanks to its advanced lightweight construction, streamlined styling, luxurious interior, and outstanding ride and handling. The XE goes on sale in 2015 in Global Markets and in 2016 in North America. The high-performance S model will be at the top of the global line-up at launch in 2015.

The Jaguar XE S provides responsiveness and refinement from a supercharged 3.0-liter V6. Generating 340hp and 332 lb-ft of torque, this engine is linked to an eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shift controls. Accelerating from 0-60 mph in just 4.9 seconds, the XE S has an electronically-limited top speed of 155 mph1.

The aluminum-intensive Jaguar XE is the first model developed from the new JLR modular vehicle architecture. The long wheelbase and low seating position enable perfect proportions and a streamlined, coupe-like profile. The S model’s large front air intakes, chrome side vents, discreet rear spoiler and optional 20-inch forged alloy wheels reinforce its’ performance potential.

The cabin offers outstanding levels of comfort and spaciousness. Exquisite materials and finishes, combined with traditional Jaguar craftsmanship make this an interior without compare.

The Jaguar XE will be the first Jaguar to be equipped with electric power steering. This system is tuned to provide responsiveness and excellent feel, and offers improved efficiency over hydraulic systems.

The aluminum-intensive Jaguar XE is manufactured at an all-new facility at the Jaguar Land Rover Solihull plant. Part of a £1.5bn GBP investment, this highly flexible, manufacturing site will create 1,700 jobs.

The XE completes the Jaguar sedan range sitting below the XF and XJ models.

Compelling design

The Jaguar XE was developed in parallel with the new modular architecture. The architecture unlocks design possibilities that did not exist before because the core dimensions were determined by design and engineering working together from the very beginning, under a philosophy of ‘anything we can imagine, we can create.

This makes it possible to realize perfect proportions: short front and rear overhangs and dynamic, cab-rearward stance. The architecture also enables the XE to feature both a low, sporty driving position and a sleek, coupe-like profile.

The strongly-sculpted hood creates a taut, muscular appearance. The rising waistline adds to the sense of movement, while the form of the rear quarters takes inspiration from the F-TYPE Coupe. The signature J-Blade daytime running lights are a recognizable Jaguar design element. In the rear lights, a horizontal line intersecting a circle is a powerful styling feature inherited from the iconic E-Type.

Jaguar has a rich history of producing stunning, aerodynamically-efficient cars. The new Jaguar XE continues the tradition of uncompromised form and function: its streamlined shape has a low drag coefficient of 0.26. This achievement is the result of 1,200 computational fluid dynamics simulations and million hours of processor time.

“Our mission was to create an exciting and dynamic design clearly reflecting the XE positioning as a serious driver’s car. The cab-rearward proportions and tight packaging achieve that and give the XE the appearance of movement even when it’s standing still. It bears a strong family resemblance to the F-TYPE and will stand apart in the crowd.”
– Ian Callum, Jaguar Director of Design

The spacious cabin cocoons front seat passengers with a deep center console which creates a cockpit-like feel. The F-TYPE-style instrument panel dials and the cluster needle sweep on start-up further emphasize the sports sedan attributes of the Jaguar XE.

Front and rear seat occupants enjoy generous amounts of head and legroom – the XE proves that sleek, streamlined styling and interior space need not be mutually exclusive; fine-grain leathers and details such as contrasting twin-needle stitching give the cabin a bespoke quality. The choice of gloss black, textured aluminum, and contemporary wood veneers enhance the luxurious, hand-crafted feel. Available ambient lighting in a range of up to 10 colors adds to the sense of occasion.

Aluminum-intensive unibody

Jaguar is highly experienced in the use of aluminum construction. The expertise in working with this lightweight material has culminated in the revolutionary body structure of the new Jaguar XE. It is the first model designed around this all-new modular architecture.

Much of the aluminum is high-strength, 6000-series alloy. The body sides are a perfect example: these complex pressings are formed in one piece, and what would once have been 1.5mm gauge sheet has been reduced to just 1.1mm.

Sustainability is a big part of the Jaguar aluminum story. Recycling this highly valuable material delivers impressive savings in overall CO2 emissions and the new XE uses RC 5754 – an aluminum alloy made predominantly from recycled material. Future models will also use RC 5754 and this breakthrough will help Jaguar towards its goal of using 75 percent recycled material by 2020. The use of recycled aluminum reduces demand for primary aluminum, saving energy.

Riveting and bonding the lightweight body structure of the Jaguar XE consumes less energy than traditional spot welding. The XE also contains 101lbs. of recycled plastics and renewable materials, further reducing its environmental impact.

“The XE is as strong and light as it could possibly be thanks to exhaustive analysis and by bringing the latest engineering techniques to bear on its design. It has been challenging to accomplish but the XE structure is absolutely at the cutting edge of what is achievable today.”

– Dr. Mark White, Chief Technical Specialist, Jaguar; Body Complete

Chassis

The new Jaguar XE features a sophisticated double wishbone front suspension. The aluminum front spindles are light and stiff – forged from cast blanks using a patented production process while the rear suspension features an integral link system. This system delivers lateral and longitudinal stiffness for precise handling and a supple ride. Aluminum has been used extensively in the suspension, minimizing weight.

Offering incredible tuning possibilities and greater efficiency than traditional hydraulic systems, electric power steering (EPAS) will be standard on the XE.

Powertrain

For customers demanding ultimate performance and an exhilarating engine note from idle right up to the redline there’s the Jaguar XE S, which shares its supercharged 3.0-liter V6 with the acclaimed F-TYPE.

Direct injection and fully variable valve timing optimize power and torque throughout the rev range. The 90 degree cylinder bank angle provides space for the twin-vortex Roots-type supercharger, a balancer shaft ensures the engine runs smoothly.

Developing 340hp and 332 lb-ft of torque, the V6 provides the Jaguar XE S with exceptional performance: 0-60 mph takes just 4.9 seconds, and top speed is electronically-limited to 155 mph1.

The Jaguar XE will also receive the new family of Ingenium engines. This advanced in-house modular design began from a clean sheet and will be manufactured at the new JLR Engine Manufacturing Center near Wolverhampton in the UK.

Proven over 2 million miles of real-world testing, Ingenium is the future of the low-CO2 powertrain strategy at Jaguar and is engineered to deliver fuel efficiency, refinement and performance.

The Jaguar XE will be offered with a lighter version of the ZF 8-speed automatic used in the rest of the Jaguar range: this benchmark eight-speed transmission is controlled using the Jaguar rotary shifter and steering wheel shift paddles.

Active Safety and Driver Assistance features

The new light and stiff body structure of the Jaguar XE has been engineered to meet demanding legislative and consumer crash test requirements. Complementing the outstanding levels of protection it offers is a suite of advanced driver assistance systems designed to help and support the driver.

The Jaguar XE will be equipped with All Surface Progress Control (ASPC)2. This all-new system, developed with the input of decades of Jaguar Land Rover experience in off-road traction systems, works like a low-speed cruise control. Functioning between 2 mph and 19 mph, ASPC is designed to precisely control the brake system and powertrain to deliver optimum traction in slippery conditions.

Projecting high-contrast color images onto the windshield, the optional laser heads-up display (HUD) technology provides the driver with information such as speed and navigation instructions.

Jaguar is one of the first manufacturers in the segment to use stereo camera technology. When fitted, this sensor is the ‘eyes’ of the optional autonomous emergency braking system for the Jaguar XE, providing measurements of speed and distance of objects ahead, and can initiate full braking to avoid or mitigate a collision. The stereo camera also performs traffic sign recognition and lane departure warning functions as part of the autonomous emergency braking system package2.

The XE also offers systems such as adaptive cruise control, closing vehicle sensing, blind spot monitoring, semi-automated parallel and perpendicular parking, and reverse traffic detection2.

All-new infotainment system

The all-new Jaguar InControl® infotainment system offered on the XE provides the latest technologies to connect the car, driver and the outside world. At its heart is an eight-inch capacitive touchscreen featuring a clear, intuitive interface and fast response times3.

InControl Touch® supports Bluetooth®, audio streaming and USB connectivity. The Jaguar XE can also be fitted with an SD card-based navigation system which allows easy upgrades of map data, and voice control using plain speech gives access to any level of the system, without navigating through menus, so drivers can keep their eyes on the road3. Both systems feature a user-friendly map which can be utilized by touch and directed by pinch-to-zoom.

Smartphones are changing the way people interact with the world around them and the new Jaguar XE ensures that drivers can stay connected. Jaguar InControl Apps® allows users to seamlessly access and control smartphone apps through the vehicle’s touchscreen3. With a subscribed data plan, the Jaguar XE can also function as a Wi-Fi hotspot, enabling multiple devices to connect to the internet.

Jaguar InControl Remote® functionality allows users of iOS® and Android™ smartphones to connect to the car remotely to control car functions. These include seven-day timed pre-setting of the vehicle’s climate control system, locking or unlocking the doors, or remote starting of the engine.

The new Jaguar XE will be available with a range of Meridian™ audio systems. These superb systems are the latest product of the long-standing partnership between Jaguar and British audio experts Meridian. Unique algorithms guarantee the best possible sound reproduction and tailor the experience to the interior’s acoustics. Available systems range from 250 watt, 11-speaker systems to 825 watt, 15-speaker systems, both equipped with stereo and surround sound processors.

Detail of the Jaguar XE North American model line will be announced closer to the vehicles launch in 2016.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS*

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Engine capacity (cc)	2,995
Cylinders	6
Valves per cylinder	4
Bore / stroke inches (mm)	3.3 / 3.5 (84.5 / 89.0)
Cylinder block	Aluminum alloy
Cylinder heads	Aluminum alloy
Fuel injection equipment	150bar spray-guided direct injection
Induction system	Twin-Vortex supercharger
Transmission	ZF 8HP45 8-speed automatic
PERFORMANCE
0-60 mph (sec)	4.9
0-100km/h (sec)	5.1
Top speed mph (km/h)	155 (250)
Horsepower	340 @ 6,500rpm
Torque lb ft (Nm)	332 (450) @ 4,500rpm
DIMENSIONS
Length inches (mm)	183.9 (4,672)
Width excl. mirrors inches (mm)	72.8 (1,850)
Height inches (mm)	55.7 (1,416)
Wheelbase inches (mm)	111.6 (2,835)
Curb weight lbs (kg)	From 3,249 (1,474)

*Manufacturers estimated figures for UK specific models at time of going to press. Subject to final confirmation ahead of production.

1Always follow local speed limits.

2 These features are not a substitute for driving safely with due care and attention and will not function under all circumstances, speeds, weather and road conditions, etc. Driver should not assume that these features will correct errors of judgment in driving. Please consult the owner’s manual or your local authorized Jaguar Retailer for more details.

3 Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. Do not operate, adjust or view the navigation or multimedia systems under conditions that will affect your safety or the safety of others. Only use mobile phones, and other devices, even with voice commands, when it is safe to do so.

July 18, 2014May 7, 2015

McLaren MSO 650S Concept Moving To Production; Debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed

The McLaren MSO 650S was originally just a concept released in April, but after an overwhelming response McLaren has decided to produce a limited 50 Coupes and Spiders. The car debuted at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Festival of Speed as it is referred to in the United Kingdom is an annual hill climb featuring historic motor racing vehicles that is held in the grounds of Goodwood House, West Sussex, England.

The production model of the MSO 650S carries over many of the elements found in the Concept. Frank Stephenson, McLaren’s Design Director, has made many more changes including a number of carbon fiber styling upgrades, a three-piece rear bumper with carbon fiber center section and a more aggressive rear diffuser.

The MSO Concept came in Agrigan Black, but the production version will be available in ‘Papaya Spark (a take on McLaren orange), Sarigan Quartz (new metallic silver with gold infusion) and the Agrigan Black of the concept.

The body upgrades and special paint finishes are set off with a set of Palladium 10-Spoke super lightweight alloys with a diamond cut effect on the inside edge of the spokes and kept in place with titanium wheel nuts.

Inside, the MSO 650S gets black leather and Alcantara, with carbon fiber accents gloss black vents, a carbon fiber ‘MSO’ sill panel and a dedication plaque noting the limited edition. Each example will ship with a Frank Stephenson-signed sketch and an MSO-branded “holdall,” similar to a leather dufflebag in the United States.

July 18, 2014May 7, 2015

Bentley Returns to Racing Roots with the Continental GT3-R

Many people do not think of racing when they first think of the Bentley brand. The words aviation, luxury, class and quality all resonate closely to the Bentley brand, but few individuals know that the roots of Bentley are on the track. In early days of Bentley from 1923-1930, they dominated the automobile racing world. Originally started with a group of gentlemen that went by the name “Bentley Boys”, these men were socialites that owned Bentleys and wanted to race them. They weren’t professional drivers. For the most part, they were just men who had fast cars they loved and wanted to see just how hard they could push their vehicles. Bentley has a total of 8 Le Mans titles and many other accolades in the racing world. For a breakdown of Bentley racing history check out the video below.

The new GT3-R is meant to draw inspiration and motivation from those prestigious roots in the racing world. With the company trying to channel the spirit of the Bentley boys to its modern day customers by pilling horsepower and technology into the new Bentley Continental GT3 R. As one of the hottest Bentley units ever produced, the Continental GT3-R, was officially presented to the public during the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The model in question will enter a limited production of just 300 units, and all of them will be hand built in Crewe, United Kingdom, and finished by the company’s motorsport department. All units of the Bentley Continental GT3-R will be finished in Glacier White paint with two-tone green graphics, on its side profile, which will help differentiate it. The GT3-R will be a rare beast, too, conveniently timed to coincide with Bentley’s recent success at the second round of the Blancpain Endurance Series at Silverstone – taking a win in the first UK race for the company in 84 years. With Bentley’s race-proven 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, this two-seat, performance-focused Grand Tourer rockets from a standstill to 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds. This makes the Continental GT3-R the fastest-accelerating Bentley ever.

“The experience of driving a Continental GT3-R is awe-inspiring, and takes the dynamic abilities of our Grand Tourer to new heights,” said Wolfgang Durheimer, Chairman and Chief Executive of Bentley Motors. “We were inspired to create something extremely special for the road by the performance of our Continental GT3. It is a celebration of the Bentley passion for building outstanding drivers’ cars. To be a true Bentley, the GT3-R had to be the most luxurious track-inspired Grand Tourer ever, and this car pushes our trademark combination of luxury and performance to a new level.”

If one of these beastly Bentleys moves you, then come by Park Place Bentley Dallas to inquire about availability of the Continental GT3 R and all other Bentley models.

June 24, 2014May 7, 2015

2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Receives IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Rating

After being tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class was added it to its relatively small list of cars that are rated as a Top Safety Pick+. Only one other Mercedes, ML-Class, has received the designation of being a Top Safety Pick+ designation. The IIHS points out that only cars built after January 2014 are considered a Top Safety Pick+ due to improvements made to better perform in the small overlap front test. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class earned a “Good” rating in the test, with the highest marks possible for head/neck, chest, and hip/thigh protection. To earn “+” designation, a car’s active front crash prevention system must also achieve a “basic,” “advanced,” or “superior” rating. With only a standard forward collision warning system, called Collision Prevention Assist, the E-Class earns a basic rating for front crash prevention. But, when equipped with the optional Pre-Safe Brake system, the E-Class earns a superior rating for front crash prevention. In the test the 2014 E-Class, when equipped with the optional Driver Assistance Package, grabbed the “superior” rating after earning the highest points possible for forward collision warning and low (12 mph) and high-speed (25 mph) auto brake. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is revising its collision avoidance system rating for model year 2015 cars, requiring an “advanced” rating or higher in order to be considered a Top Safety Pick+. The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the fourth large luxury car to earn the institute’s highest rating. To qualify for Top Safety Pick+ a vehicle must earn a good or acceptable rating for small overlap protection, a good rating in the Institute’s other four tests and a basic, advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention.

June 23, 2014May 7, 2015

Maserati: A Sports Car Perfectly Crafted for Fort Worth

Do you ever wonder what it feels like to make it? It is that sudden sense that everything is in order, like all the stars aligned for you at that moment in time. Many people search all their life for that feeling. When you sit behind the wheel of the 2014 Maserati GranTurismo and you push “start”, the sudden purr of the hand crafted Italian V8 engine immediately summons the goose bumps to cover your skin. You get that feeling, that “wow, Mom, look I made it” feeling.

I got the privilege to find myself behind the wheel of one the other day along with getting the chance to explore a city that was so close to home yet felt far away, Fort Worth. As I drove the new 2014 Maserati Ghibli through the streets of Fort Worth’s iconic stockyards while having longhorns and beautiful stallions prance beside me it felt oddly fitting. To have this masterpiece from the Mediterranean rolling around the streets of a place where the Wild West is forever incarnate from the millions of hoofs and horse shoes that have galloped along those very streets. Fort Worth is a city that’s not flashy, it isn’t a place that screams glamor but at the same time it has this wonderful nostalgia that roams the streets. From the Kimble to Will Rodgers hall to 7^th street and the river everything about the city just seems to make you feel welcomed and warm.

Maybe it’s the Texas charm and being born and raised in Dallas that is something I know quite a lot about but the charm coming from the people and places in Fort Worth has a different ring to it. It is almost as if the there is an extra added hint of humbleness to the already overstated Texas sized pride we all take on from being a part of this state.

That same feeling of humble excellence is the feeling you get when you take a Maserati over the Trinity River Bridge. It gives you a soft simile like you are getting a pat on the back for a long day’s hard work .The Maserati and Fort Worth have an almost Yin-Yang way of meshing together perfectly. The combination together perfectly defines this image of cow town luxury and as you turn the corner to receive a gentle tip of the cowboy hat from the man on his horse toward you in the pearl white Italian sports car you just know that this is the place where an automobile like this belongs.

Driving around a masterpiece of machinery like the 2014 Maserati GranTurismo or its four door counterparts the 2014 Quattroporte and the 2014 Ghibli is an experience that’s words sometimes fail to do justice to but I tried to do my best. Although if my words did not seem to be sufficient then I urge you to go check out the brand new Park Place Maserati Fort Worth and see what it feels like for yourself.

June 19, 2014May 7, 2015

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive: The Future of the Super Car is Here and it Doesn’t Make a Sound.

Everyone always wonders what the future will be like, from small children drawing space ships to grown adults that construct Sci-Fi blockbusters, everyone wants to know what the future has in store. When it comes to modes of transportation in the future, the ideas of teleportation, personal space crafts or flying cars are always among the first to be thrown into the mix, but the visionaries at Mercedes-Benz seem to have a slightly different idea and for the much more immediate future.

With ground breaking technology that involves massive amounts of electrically generated torque by four contact permanent-magnet synchronous electric motors that spin to 13,000 rpm and through a axially arranged transmission, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric is the world’s first fully electric supercar.

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive turns out with 750 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque, with all the twist obtainable from a standstill. The super car manages to do it all while having zero carbon emissions at a sticker price of $538,000. In comparison, the new-for-2014 petroleum-powered SLS AMG GT churns out 583 hp and 489 lb-ft. Mercedes-Benz asserts that the electrified SLS will hit 62 mph in 3.9 seconds before topping out at an electronically limited 155. The vehicles might look the same on the outside but under their shells the cars are totally different animals.

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive set a new speed record for a production electric car at the Nurburgring; the electric AMG super sports car mastered the legendary track in under 8 minutes. “Mercedes-AMG is the first vehicle manufacturer which makes it possible to circle the Nordschleife in less than eight minutes with an electrically powered series production vehicle,” said the automaker in a statement.

With three driving modes: comfort, sport and sport plus the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive is a piece of technology that can satisfy any driver. At a top speed of 155 mph in sport plus mode the car is still as quiet as a collegiate library during the summer time. With the gas pedal on the floor-board, breaking records at the world’s trickiest race tracks, the loudest noises are the fans blowing cool air on your face as beads of adrenaline fueled sweat roll down your face from sitting in the driver seat of the car of the future. While emissions level requirements are being raised all around the globe and there being a global emphasis on protecting/preserving our environment, this rechargeable masterpiece is the perfect answer to the question of whether not the super car can survive in such conditions.

June 18, 2014May 7, 2015

Park Place Bodywerks: Body Shop Now Open In Fort Worth

Park Place Bodywerks is proud to announce our newest full-service body shop in Fort Worth servicing all of the luxury brands Park Place represents. Specializing in paintless dent repair, structural and mechanical repairs, painting, and refinishing, Bodywerks is staffed with factory-trained technicians and paint specialists working with state-of-the-art technology to ensure like-new results every time. We know that you have a choice when it comes to where you take your car for collision repair, so at Park Place Bodywerks, we promise to provide all our customers with the standard of excellence that has come to be synonymous with the Park Place name. We repair all our cars with OEM parts specifically designed to your vehicle.

Each repair is held to within a millimeter standard and run through a rigorous series of checks before we know it is ready to be returned to you as good as new. All production employees receive the highest levels of training and work with the latest equipment so that they can perform at the highest level of competence. Our technicians utilize the wireless network in the shops to access the information they need from laptops wherever they are, be it in their stalls or out in the lot inspecting accident repairs. At our auto repair and body shop we are constantly searching for the latest, most advanced equipment and software available to help our members be as informed, productive and proficient as possible.

With our online repair tracker, you can track the progress of your vehicle repair in real time. As your vehicle passes through each phase of the repair process, the status is updated in the system so you will always know what is going on with the repairs to your vehicle. It’s this level of service that makes Park Place Bodywerks unique. Scheduling an appraisal appointment is quick and easy, you can use our convenient online form at bodyshop.parkplace.com or call us at 844-785-8481.

Park Place Bodywerks by the numbers:

• One of only four certified Rolls-Royce repair, paint and body shop facilities in the country.

• One of 10 certified Bentley body shop and repair facilities in the nation.

• The largest Mercedes-Benz Tier 2 aluminum certified collision repair facility in the country.

• Authorized Lexus dealer collision repair, body and paint facility.

• Largest Certified Porsche collision repair and paint facility in the Southwest United States.

• The only Jaguar Certified Dealer Collision Repair facility in DFW.

• One of only seven certified McLaren body shops in the country; only one in the southwest.

• Only authorized Maserati collision repair facility in North Texas.

• The only Volvo Certified Dealer Collision Repair facility in Dallas/ Fort Worth.

• Dallas / Ft. Worth only certified Land Rover collision repair facility.

• Only Mercedes-Benz Sprinter certified body shop in Dallas/Fort Worth.

• Only Authorized Lotus collision repair facility in North Texas.

• One of only two Nissan GTR Certified facilities in over 1000 miles.

June 10, 2014November 1, 2019

Ultimate Father’s Day Gift For The Dad Who Has Almost Everything

Father’s Day has kids and wives seeking the perfect gift for Dads across the country and the proverbial necktie probably isn’t high on Dad’s list. So this year, Park Place Dealerships is helping out by offering the Ultimate Father’s Day Gift: nine luxury vehicles worth more than $1.43 million.

A car for each day and two additional vehicles for special evenings out, Park Place has created the ideal lineup of cars for the perfect Father’s Day. Included in the package:

Monday Driver – Lexus LS 460 to start off Dad’s work week off with a smooth ride

Tuesday Driver – McLaren 650S Spider when Dad needs to be somewhere fast

Wednesday Driver – Jaguar F-Type Coupe to outmaneuver those mid-week blues

Thursday Driver – Maserati Ghibli has the right attitude to deliver Dad into Friday

Friday Driver – Porsche Macan has plenty of room for Dad’s golf clubs

Friday Evening – Rolls-Royce Wraith for Dad to wine and dine Mom

Saturday Driver – Volvo XC90 to take the kids to their sporting events

Saturday Evening – Bentley Continental GTC for a night at the Opera and dinner

Sunday Driver – Mercedes-Benz GL 450 is the ideal car to pull the boat to the lake

Dad will appreciate each of these fine vehicles for their respective driving experience. But he will most appreciate the exceptional ownership experience provided by Park Place. With a highly-trained sales team and service technicians, as well as the beautiful facilities and state-of-the-art equipment, Dad may never want to leave one of Park Place’s 17 dealerships.

According to the National Retail Federation, consumers will spend more than $12.5 billion on gifts for Dad this year. Topping the list of purchases is the simple greeting card followed by apparel, dinner or tickets to a sporting event, electronics, and of course, the ‘I couldn’t think of anything to get you’ gift card.

This year, Father’s Day is celebrated on Sunday, June 15. A movement to honor fathers began in the early 1900’s and in 1972, President Richard Nixon made Father’s Day a permanent national holiday. Today, the holiday is recognized around the world but the date varies by country.

June 10, 2014May 7, 2015

Mario in a Mercedes-Benz?

It isn’t often that we get to see the playful side from the creators of the world’s first automobile, Mercedes-Benz. Lucky for us, the other day Mercedes-Benz joined forces with Nintendo. The partnership brings a bit of luxury to a video game that has been a cornerstone of childhoods around the globe for decades.

The newly downloadable Mercedes-Benz 2015 GLA is available as your preferred mode of transportation on the new Mario Kart 8 on the Nintendo Wii and other Nintendo devices. This is sadly not going to be available on all versions of Mario Kart 8. It is currently only available in Japan, but rumors of the GLA in other countries are swimming around. Once Nintendo’s new game, Mario Kart 8, is released in Japan it is said that the lead character (Mario) will be driving a 2015 Mercedes Benz GLA in the opening scenes of the game. The GLA will be able to be driven as the GLA SUV and also as the GLA Kart with your choice of any of Nintendo’s playful characters in the driver seat.

Along with the new pair of digital wheels this partnership grants us, it also points to an even bigger marketing movement inside Mercedes-Benz For decades Mercedes-Benz has been mostly perceived as a car brand for old money customers, not in the same light as most of its neighboring luxury British car manufacturers, but sporting a base of clients with a rather high median age nonetheless. A clear shift in Mercedes-Benz marketing shows the brand taking a swing at a younger target audience. The shift started gradually in the 1980’s with lower price range vehicles and has progressed to having a car that could suit a new college graduate or even royalty. Brand and buyer intelligence like this is what makes Mercedes-Benz in combination with their illustrious history and reliability a leader in automotive excellence.

If you are trying to make a car investment that will last then look no further than Park Place Motorcars a Mercedes- Benz dealer. Each vehicle is refined and perfected in Stuttgart. Mercedes-Benz is the most reliable, elegant automobile on the road.

There is only one place you should trust to match the quality and care delivered with such a fine product – Park Place Motorcars a Mercedes-Benz dealership. With three convenient locations throughout the Metroplex Park Place Motorcars Dallas, Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth and Park Place Motorcars Grapevine all provide you with the quality of customer service that should come standard with a product like a Mercedes-Benz.

June 9, 2014May 7, 2015

The 2015 Jaguar F-Type Coupe: What It Feels like to be Alive

How alive are you? That is the tag line for Jaguar’s new showcase of ludicrous performance and Jetson-esc technology that is encompassed inside all their new vehicles. The question is one that begs an answer yet the answer cannot be given properly until you find yourself behind the wheel of Jaguar’s newest fiend; The 2015 F-type coupe.

The Jaguar brand connotes picturesque images of James Bond villains and British royalty zooming through the long, windy roads that the Beatles sung about. The new F-Type coupe does not stray from those iconic imageries. It not only meets the top shelf criteria of Jaguar, but also takes the legendary brand to the next level. The 2015 F-type coupe is one of those machines that drives past you on the other side of the road and your car swerves into the next lane because the second you caught a sight of it your eyes instinctively had to follow it. As you attempt to get your head back on straight and cool off from the vision, you catch one last glimpse of the F-type as you glance into your rearview mirror but it is already gone. The 2015 F-type Coupe launches you from 0-60 in a mere 3.6 seconds. If that wasn’t enough to get your blood pumping then try one of these British beasts on a quarter mile track where your will be pressed to the back of the seat because you will be flying down the track at a top speed of 122.3 MPH.

The design of the car exudes luxury and class while having that vibrant sprinkle of nostalgic charm flowing over each of its carefully crafted curves which only a Jaguar can deliver. When you strap in and find yourself at the helm of this speed demon you suddenly feel the need to loosen your tie, roll up your sleeves, throw your sunglasses on and press the gas pedal to the floor board.

The sound alone from the 2015 F-type coupe is enough to bring a grown man to his knees. Motor Trend said “The F-Type Coupe R sounds like an autopomorphic soccer hooligan. As if the big cat’s genetically predisposed to pelt the other cars with empty lager cans. And that’s just while cruising up and down the block. Open this monster up and boy howdy! The Coupe sounds good, incredibly, raucously, dirty, filthy double plus good. If you’re another car, you’ll be embarrassed that you almost certainly don’t sound anywhere near as sexy, as evocative, and as angrily hostile; you can’t compete with this mad Jag.”

If you are looking to walk around with the keys to what could be 2015’s most exhilarating new car or you simply want to experience the thrill of having your hands on the brink of automotive ecstasy then come by Jaguar of Plano or Jaguar Dallas to see for yourself the beauty that is the new 2015 Jaguar F-Type coupe.